Police have arrested 50 people in just one day after carrying out dawn raids across the Bristol region.

Avon and Somerset Police targeted wanted suspects and people who failed to turn up at court on Thursday, March 8, bringing in dozens of arrests.

Around 50 people across the Avon and Somerset force area were taken in by officers in a series of door-knocks and raids.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cullen said: “Today’s operation is about high visibility, high impact policing to show criminals in the Avon and Somerset area that there is no hiding place for those who choose to follow a life of crime.

“We hope that this operation today reassures the public that at all times we remain committed to keeping our communities safe.”

50 people were arrested

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ACC Cullen added: “Obviously we work closely with our communities across Avon and Somerset who continue to be our eyes and ears, providing us with information which helps us to bring offenders to justice.”

Police could not specify where the arrests had taken place. Suspects apprehended will now appear before the courts.

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Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “Avon and Somerset remains a safe place to live, however it is right that the constabulary target criminals who are causing the most concern in proactive days of action.

“I hope this shows local people that the police are listening, responding and putting an end to the activities that are a detriment to the quality of life in our local communities.”